Akron Parks Collaborative, to support the Friends of Parks program, which encourages resident stewardship of neighborhood parks while building community and creating vibrancy in shared public spaces, $7,500

City of Akron, to support the Beyond the Table grant award program, a neighborhood-based initiative designed to encourage new and creative neighborhood efforts that align with Akron Community Foundation’s On the Table Greater Akron priorities, $60,000

ConxusNEO, to partner with local companies to identify skills gaps, fill current positions and build a talent pipeline, $20,000

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, to provide unique rail experiences and educational field trips for local residents, and to maintain vintage railroad equipment, $21,000

Development Fund of the Western Reserve, to support the Akron Community Revitalization Fund, which improves economically distressed neighborhoods in the City of Akron by offering tax credits and flexible loan terms for revitalization projects within these communities, $10,000

Downtown Akron Partnership, to support downtown business development, beautification, volunteer outreach and public space improvements, $16,000

Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, to renovate and repurpose vacant space on Kenmore Boulevard for Kickstand Coffee Co., which will employ and empower local residents while providing rental income to increase the nonprofit’s sustainability, $12,500

*Includes contributions through Akron Community Foundation's co-investment program, which enables donor-advised fundholders to review the board's competitive grant applications and support initiatives that align with their charitable interests.